Respiratory Therapy Clinical Adjunct Instructor Job Opening

The Adjunct Clinical Respiratory Therapy Instructor will precept students at clinical labs and check student competencies. There is the possibility of teaching clinical courses in Respiratory Therapy, depending on interest, education, and availability of classes.

Responsibilities:

The adjunct faculty member will primarily work with students in clinical labs to test student competencies.

If teaching a course, the adjunct instructor will conduct college clinical respiratory therapy courses for respiratory therapy students using a variety of appropriate teaching methods; meets all scheduled classes prepared to instruct; prepares teaching syllabi for courses of study; prepares materials to adequately evaluate student progress; reports midterm and final grades when appropriate; maintains accurate and adequate records; establishes regular office hours for student consultation.

The adjunct faculty member keeps up with developments in the field of respiratory therapy and health care by reading current literature, communicating with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Additional assignments may be established where appropriate.

Essential Duties:

• Precept students at clinical labs
• Test student competencies
• Maintain records for student lab and clinical experience
• Supervises respiratory therapy students and demonstrates patient care in clinical units of hospital.
• Cooperates with medical and respiratory therapy personnel in evaluating and improving teaching and clinical respiratory therapy practices

Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed in a laboratory, and clinical setting. Work is usually performed during the normal work day, however, early morning, late evening and weekend work may be required. Short periods of time will be spent outdoors travelling between campus buildings in various weather conditions. Travel to clinical sites is required. Due to clinical settings, this position may experience exposure to diseases and infections.

Physical Demands:

Employee must be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods of time, speak, hear, use hands and fingers to handle materials and use computer, feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required. Work requires providing assistance or personal care to others, handling and moving objects and other general physical activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Associate degree in from an accredited institution
• Two years of experience in a clinical setting
• Physical abilities to meet the demands of the position

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited institution

To apply please include the following:

• Completed Casper College on-line application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts required upon employment)

Note to candidates:

• This is a part-time, non-benefited position
• Employment contingent upon a successful background check.